The Burros lost to Apple Valley 34-21 Friday at Newton T. Bass Stadium because the Sun Devils came up with huge plays throughout the game that all led to points.

Burroughs (1-3) received to start the game and disaster struck on the second play from scrimmage to give Apple Valley its first momentum-changing big play of the game.

Quarterback Ryan Sanford pitched the ball over the head of running back Trevor Baker on a sweep play. Apple Valley linebacker Jacob Munoz scooped up the loose ball and ran 28 yards for the opening score of the game.

Less than a minute into the opening frame, Burroughs found itself trailing 6-0 after the Sun Devils' extra point was blocked.

After allowing Apple Valley (4-1) to take an early lead, Burroughs answered.

The Burros drove 82 yards on their third possession of the game, highlighted by a 29-yard touchdown pass from Sanford to receiver Kyle Cornell.

Burroughs added the extra point to take a slim 7-6 lead with 1:43 remaining in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Apple Valley regained the lead with its second big play of the game.

On the second play of the Sun Devils' drive, quarterback Justin Connors threw an 85-yard touchdown pass to receiver Brandon Mapstead.

Two big plays, two touchdowns.

The Sun Devils tried to get the blocked field goal point back by going for two, but were unsuccessful. Burroughs trailed 12-7 with 7:59 left in the second quarter.

Burroughs once again answered an Apple Valley touchdown with one of its own.

The Burros went 80 yards in 12 plays. The Burros converted a third-and-1 along with a fourth-and-inches to keep the drive moving toward the end zone.

Baker capped off the five-and-a-half-minute drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. The Burros made the extra point to take a 14-12 lead with 2:32 left in the half.

Burroughs took that two-point advantage into the break.

On the third play of the second half, Apple Valley got another big play, this time on the ground from Connors.

He sprinted out to the left side, hit the corner and took off down the sideline for an 82-yard touchdown.

Three big plays, three touchdowns.

The Sun Devils converted a two-point try to put the score at 20-14 with 10:49 remaining in the third.

Burroughs took its next possession deep into Apple Valley territory but came up empty.

On fourth down and goal from the 6-yard line, the Burros threw a swing pass to Baker and he lost 6 yards to turn the ball over on downs.

Page 2 of 2 - Burroughs got the ball back after stopping an Apple Valley fake punt, but a tipped pass interception on the last play of the third quarter led to the Sun Devils taking control.

The ensuing chaos after the interception on the Burroughs sideline led to 30 yards in penalties and put the Sun Devils at the Burros' 19-yard line.

Once more, a big sequence in the game went Apple Valley's way, which led to a touchdown. Four big plays, four touchdowns.

Five plays after the sequence of penalties and a turnover, Connors completed a 1-yard pass to Mapstead to put Apple Valley up 27-14 with 9:42 remaining.

With time running short, Burroughs responded with a touchdown.

The Burros scored on a 4-yard run by Adan Peña with 6:17 left in the game, but Apple Valley would strike for a fifth time just seconds later.

On the first play of the Sun Devils' next possession, running back Tevin James ran untouched through the middle of the Burros' defense for a 64-yard touchdown run.

Apple Valley's fifth big play of the game was the dagger. It put the Sun Devils ahead 34-21 and ended any chance of a Burroughs comeback. The Burros failed to convert a fourth down on the next drive, and the Sun Devils ran out the clock for the victory.

Burroughs returns to action next Friday against Adelanto at 7 p.m.

Note: A full recap of the game will appear in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Independent.